Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Kicks Off National Cookie Season by Welcoming a New Cookie to the Lineup
January 06, 2026
(St. Louis, MO—Jan. 6, 2026) — Today, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri officially kicks off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie® season as Girl Scouts across the region participate in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri invites the community to support their favorite cookies and invest in the remarkable girls behind each box. All proceeds stay local and directly benefit eastern Missouri troops by funding camp adventures, local and international travel, professional development, community service projects and countless other inspiring experiences throughout the year.
New to this year’s cookie lineup is Exploremores™, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie filled with indulgent chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond flavored crème. Reflecting the spirit of curiosity and adventure at the heart of Girl Scouting, Exploremores™ joins longtime fan favorites including Thin Mints®, Samoas® and Tagalongs®.
Through Project Thank You, customers may also purchase a $6 virtual package of cookies that will be donated directly to nonprofit partners USO of Missouri, Operation Food Search and other organizations serving those in need in our community. In 2025, more than 70,000 packages of cookies were donated through the community’s generosity.
“Each cookie season reminds us of the incredible potential within every Girl Scout. With more than 13,000 Girl Scouts in eastern Missouri participating annually in the Cookie Program, girls gain skills that extend far beyond selling cookies. They become creative thinkers, resilient problem solvers, and confident leaders well-prepared to take on new challenges. When you purchase a package of cookies, you are investing in experiences that empower girls to shape their futures with confidence,” said Dr. Natissia Small, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.
How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Season (January 6 to March 15, 2026)
- If you know a Girl Scout, reach out to them to learn how they are selling cookies this year.
- If you don’t know a Girl Scout, you can still support a troop this season:
- Direct Shipping Visit girlscoutsem.org/cookies and enter your ZIP code online to find a local troop to support and have cookies shipped directly to your home.
- Cookie Booths (February 20 to March 15) Girl Scouts will host booths at participating public locations across eastern Missouri. Visit girlscoutsem.org/cookies and enter your ZIP code to find a booth near you. Some locations even allow pre-orders for convenient pickup.
For more information about Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, to join or to donate, visit girlscoutsem.org.
